Netflix releases the first trailer for The Ribbon Hero, its upcoming anime film

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If you thought that the industry no longer had any classics left to dust off, get ready for a direct blow to nostalgia. The mythical story of The Princess Knight (known in Japan as Ribbon no Kishi), the masterpiece of the legendary Osamu Tezuka that laid the foundations of the modern shoujo genre, will return to our screens after 27 long years of absence. The official website has just released the first trailer for The Ribbon Hero, a brand new anime film that will have an exclusive world premiere through the Netflix catalog on August 8.



To give voice to one of the most iconic protagonists in the history of manga, the production committee made a rather unusual but interesting decision. Instead of going for a veteran voice actress, they decided to give the lead to a Japanese entertainment star who will be making her big debut in an animated feature film:


  • Saya as SapphireRenowned comedian of the duo LALANDE and talented vocalist of the band Raisan, who will bring all her energy to this legendary leading role.



To make sure that this anime film feels fresh but respects Tezuka's enormous legacy, the project was left in the hands of director Yuuki Igarashi under the animation of the Outline studio. The character designs were adapted by Issei Arakaki (based on Kei Mochizuki's original art), ensuring that the fantasy world looks spectacular for new audiences.


But where they really did not skimp was in the musical section. The soundtrack promises to give us goosebumps, as it will be performed by Satoru Kousaki and Ryuuichi Takada, members of the acclaimed group MONACA and responsible for the masterful music in recent gems such as Kusuriya no Hitorigoto and Summertime Render. With Netflix distributing the film globally on the same day of its release, the otaku community around the world will be able to enjoy this work without having to deal with annoying regional barriers.


Synopsis of The Ribbon Hero (The Princess Knight)


The story transports us to a fantasy realm where the law dictates that only a man can inherit the throne. To prevent power from falling into the wrong hands of an evil duke, the kings decide to hide a huge secret: their firstborn, Sapphire, has been raised since birth as if she were a male prince. Possessing both the brave heart of a boy and the gentle soul of a girl, young Sapphire must navigate a dangerous double life, dealing with royal intrigues, thrilling adventures with sword in hand, and her own personal conflicts. It's a journey of bravery and discovery in a world full of magic and ruthless villains.

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